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Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? This event sees 3-8-year-olds tackle a supercharged sprint with a carnival atmosphere to get athletes off to a flying start.
  • Sat 9 May
  • £17
Bristol, Somerset

AJ Bell Mini Great Bristol Run

Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? This event sees 3-8-year-olds tackle a supercharged sprint with a carnival atmosphere to get athletes off to a flying start.

  • 1.5 km road running
A family-friendly 1K trail run for under 8s of all abilities as part of the family-friendly weekend festival with fun, films, camping, Forest Schools, yoga and more.
  • Sat 9 May
  • £10
Kingsbridge, Devon

Something Wild Festival | 1K Kids Run

A family-friendly 1K trail run for under 8s of all abilities as part of the family-friendly weekend festival with fun, films, camping, Forest Schools, yoga and more.

  • 1 km trail running
By popular demand, a selection of trail races has been added to the multi-sports weekend at the scenic Roadford Lake, with an inclusive and encouraging atmosphere, and lakeside camping.
  • Sat 16 May
  • £9
Lifton, Devon

Roadford Lake Trail Races | 1K

By popular demand, a selection of trail races has been added to the multi-sports weekend at the scenic Roadford Lake, with an inclusive and encouraging atmosphere, and lakeside camping.

  • 1 km trail running
Taking place at Sherwood Forest, Smash Sherwood Junior Race is set to be a banger! Expect lovely trails as you experience the sights and sounds of the forest. Medal and T-shirt too!
  • Sun 17 May
  • FREE-£15
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire

Smash Sherwood | Junior Race

Taking place at Sherwood Forest, Smash Sherwood Junior Race is set to be a banger! Expect lovely trails as you experience the sights and sounds of the forest. Medal and T-shirt too!

  • 1 mile trail running + 14 m ascent
Part of the vibrant Skipton Multisport Festival, the 1km Under 10 Junior Run lets young athletes race through Aireville Park and feel like true festival stars.
  • Sat 23 May
  • £10
Skipton, North Yorkshire

Skipton Multisport Festival | Junior U10 Run | 1km

Part of the vibrant Skipton Multisport Festival, the 1km Under 10 Junior Run lets young athletes race through Aireville Park and feel like true festival stars.

  • 1 km trail running
One of the junior events of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival for ages 3-6 in the beautiful Holyrood Park with the fun of a medal, t-shirt and goodies at the end!
  • Sat 23 May
  • £18.50
Edinburgh

Edinburgh Marathon Festival | Kids Kilometre

One of the junior events of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival for ages 3-6 in the beautiful Holyrood Park with the fun of a medal, t-shirt and goodies at the end!

  • 1 km road running
Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? Take on the challenge, soak up the atmosphere and discover your superpower! This event is the perfect stage for young runners aged 3-8 to shine.
  • Sat 30 May
  • £22
Manchester, Greater Manchester

AJ Bell Mini Great Manchester Run

Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? Take on the challenge, soak up the atmosphere and discover your superpower! This event is the perfect stage for young runners aged 3-8 to shine.

  • 1.6 km road running
Join the 1-mile Fun Run for under-12s, set within the showfield. A relaxed, inclusive run where kids can be accompanied, earn a medal, and enter on the day for £2.
  • Sat 30 May
  • £2
Ambleside, Cumbria

Lake District Running Festival | Fun Run

Join the 1-mile Fun Run for under-12s, set within the showfield. A relaxed, inclusive run where kids can be accompanied, earn a medal, and enter on the day for £2.

  • 1 mile track and field
Kids race for children aged 3-7 at the stunning Burrator Reservoir with medals for all finishers!
  • Sat 30 May
  • £9
Yelverton, Devon

Burrator 1K Kids Race

Kids race for children aged 3-7 at the stunning Burrator Reservoir with medals for all finishers!

  • 1 km road running
Thousands of runners of all abilities and ages will be welcomed to Green Park in Reading to run a traffic-free, super-flat route as part of a family-friendly event day.
  • Sun 31 May
  • £13-£28
Reading, Berkshire

Green Park Reading 10K

Thousands of runners of all abilities and ages will be welcomed to Green Park in Reading to run a traffic-free, super-flat route as part of a family-friendly event day.

  • Fun run 2
  • 10K run
Fun for the kids on the beautiful Mount Edgcumbe Peninsula over a traffic-free 1km route.
  • Sat 13 Jun
  • £9
Torpoint, Cornwall

Rame Head Race | 1K Kids Race

Fun for the kids on the beautiful Mount Edgcumbe Peninsula over a traffic-free 1km route.

  • 1 km trail running
Run for fun in the private estate and beautiful grounds of Chillington Hall with the backdrop of English bluebells and the grand house. Medal and T-shirt too!
  • Sun 14 Jun
  • FREE-£15
Wolverhampton, Staffordshire

Challenge Chillington | Junior Race

Run for fun in the private estate and beautiful grounds of Chillington Hall with the backdrop of English bluebells and the grand house. Medal and T-shirt too!

  • 1 km multi terrain running + 18 m ascent
The kids fun run is a multi-lap format, based in the heart of the event village for optimal spectating. Runs range from 1 - 3km and are on offer for kids aged 3 - 15.
  • Sun 28 Jun
  • £15
  • U16s FREE
Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway

South Scotland Outdoor Festival | Kids Fun Run

The kids fun run is a multi-lap format, based in the heart of the event village for optimal spectating. Runs range from 1 - 3km and are on offer for kids aged 3 - 15.

  • 3 km trail running + 20 m ascent
Come and enjoy these fully waymarked trail races plus a fun 2k children’s run, set in the scenic Winwick Hall Estate with varied terrain, hills and speedy descents.
  • Sun 19 Jul
  • £8
Winwick, Northamptonshire

Winwick Hall Trail Races | 2K Children's Race

Come and enjoy these fully waymarked trail races plus a fun 2k children’s run, set in the scenic Winwick Hall Estate with varied terrain, hills and speedy descents.

  • 2 km trail running
The Bright Skies 1K kids race is a thrilling daytime trail race following an undulating yomp through the Denbies Estate in the Surrey Hills.
  • Sun 26 Jul
  • £8
Dorking, Surrey

Bright Skies Surrey Hills | 1K Kids Run

The Bright Skies 1K kids race is a thrilling daytime trail race following an undulating yomp through the Denbies Estate in the Surrey Hills.

  • 1 km trail running
Take on the 1.2km course, feel the Great North atmosphere, and discover your superpower. Run for fun, charity or a personal best at the AJ Bell Mini Great North Run.
  • Sat 12 Sep
  • £27
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Mini Great North Run

Take on the 1.2km course, feel the Great North atmosphere, and discover your superpower. Run for fun, charity or a personal best at the AJ Bell Mini Great North Run.

  • 1.2 km road running
Defeat Delamere Junior Race is set to be a banger! Experience beautiful forest landscapes and earn your medal and T-shirt too!
  • Sun 13 Sep
  • FREE-£15
Frodsham, Cheshire

Defeat Delamere | Junior Race

Defeat Delamere Junior Race is set to be a banger! Experience beautiful forest landscapes and earn your medal and T-shirt too!

  • 1 mile trail running + 17 m ascent
Welcome to the WWF Richmond Kids' Mile Race. WWF has proposed a 'Wear it Wild' theme where kids are encouraged to wear an item of animal-inspired clothing on race day!
  • Sun 13 Sep
  • £12
Richmond

Richmond RUN-FEST | Kids and Family Mile

Welcome to the WWF Richmond Kids' Mile Race. WWF has proposed a 'Wear it Wild' theme where kids are encouraged to wear an item of animal-inspired clothing on race day!

  • 1 mile multi terrain running
Enjoy an early autumnal run through the North Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with the Children's Fun Run. Scenic countryside, strong community atmosphere, and plenty of family fun!
  • Sun 27 Sep
  • £4
Faversham, Kent

Badlesmere 10K | Kids Race

Enjoy an early autumnal run through the North Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with the Children's Fun Run. Scenic countryside, strong community atmosphere, and plenty of family fun!

  • 800 m road running
Have you got any ‘little monsters’ in your family who would enjoy their own piece of the action at the Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running?
  • Sun 27 Sep
  • £6
Inverness, Highland

Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running | Wee Nessie

Have you got any ‘little monsters’ in your family who would enjoy their own piece of the action at the Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running?

  • 800 m road running
Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? Take on the challenge, soak up the atmosphere and discover your superpower! This event is the perfect stage for young runners to shine.
  • Sat 3 Oct
  • FREE-£20
  • Early bird
Glasgow, Glasgow City

AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great Scottish Run

Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? Take on the challenge, soak up the atmosphere and discover your superpower! This event is the perfect stage for young runners to shine.

  • Fun run 3
A joyful coastal dash for ages 3-6 — full of seaside fun, cheering crowds and that first-time race day buzz by Bournemouth Pier.
  • Sat 10 Oct
  • £15.50-£20
Bournemouth, Dorset

Run Bournemouth | Kids' Kilometre

A joyful coastal dash for ages 3-6 — full of seaside fun, cheering crowds and that first-time race day buzz by Bournemouth Pier.

  • 1 km road running
Open to all the family from serious athletes wanting a shorter race to complete beginners wanting to have fun, get fit and raise money for Anna's Hope, or a different charity cause.
  • Sun 11 Oct
  • £19.90
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

Anna's Hope 5K Fun Run

Open to all the family from serious athletes wanting a shorter race to complete beginners wanting to have fun, get fit and raise money for Anna's Hope, or a different charity cause.

  • 5 km road running
Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? Take on the challenge, soak up the atmosphere and discover your superpower! This event is the perfect stage for young runners to shine.
  • Sat 17 Oct
  • £22
Portsmouth, Hampshire

AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great South Run

Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? Take on the challenge, soak up the atmosphere and discover your superpower! This event is the perfect stage for young runners to shine.

  • Fun run 2
Halloween-themed family nighttime Fun Run at Irchester Country Park. There’s an awesome finishers' medal for all participants and prizes for the best fancy dress!
  • Fri 30 Oct
  • £12
Wellingborough, Northamptonshire

Irchester Spooktacular | 2K Family Fun Run

Halloween-themed family nighttime Fun Run at Irchester Country Park. There’s an awesome finishers' medal for all participants and prizes for the best fancy dress!

  • 2 km trail running

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